The pitcher is lurching toward the batter, the ball is en-route to the plate, the batter is ready to swing, as the outfielders and umpires look on. A baseball game in process with fans looking on.  A baseball game where the pitcher has already thrown the ball. A batter prepares to swing at a pitch in a baseball game. A baseball game is in progress with 4 players and 2 umpires on the field